Greatest Hikes
In Central Colorado

A Hiking Guide by Kim Fenske, JD, MST

Backcountry Report Columnist

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE NEW SOFT COVER EDITION !!!!
 
155 page hiking guide ~ 200 photographs ~ 100 wildflowers
topographic maps and elevation change profiles for each hike
With special focus on the high country trails of Colorado in Summit County and Eagle County, this guide takes visitors to many of the most fantastic areas of summit tundra, alpine lakes, and montane forests within the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  Wildlife photographs from across the area.

The hiking guide has 200 color photographs and links to useful internet resources for additional information.  More full-page color photography and wildflower profiles than any other Colorado hiking guide.

The hiking guide is available at bookstores, visitor centers, and outdoor gear shops listed below throughout Summit County.  If you are unable to obtain a copy at a local retailer, send $17 to the author.

For further information contact:

Greatest Hikes In Central Colorado
ATTN:  Kim Fenske
PO Box 3431
Copper Mountain, CO  80443

coppersnowboarder@yahoo.com

"[A] wonderful addition to the existing guidebooks in the area and your photography is top-notch."  Scott, Connecticut.

"I received your book today. Thank you for sending it out so quickly.
The book is great.  I love your descriptions of the various hikes, the topographical maps and, of course. the numerous photographs. I can't wait to sit down this weekend and read about the hikes you recommended."  Rich, California. 

"We received our copy of your Greatest Hikes. . . . I really appreciate the National Geographic topographical maps, especially showing the elevation profiles.  The wildflower information is great, too.  It is a wonderful book to have in hand."  Angela, Colorado.

"Loved your full color text, especially the wildflowers!"  Joan, Wisconsin.

"We . . . really appreciated you taking the time to share your knowledge and passion of the Mountains and Summit County."  Mike, Minnesota.

"It is really a super guide book.  It will be sought after and will sell rapidly!  I love the detail of the hikes and the wildflowers that are identified.  Great photos and well-done."  Ann Marie, Colorado.

"You have done an exceptional job of describing each of your trail trips and photography is very impressive."  Jerry, Virginia.

"Very informative.  Good job.  Very informative and beautiful pictures."  Alice, Wisconsin.

"Beautiful pictures!," Monica, Oklahoma.

Lily Pad Trail:   Click Here for a Sample Trail
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Wildflowers     Wildlife     Summit Scenes

Greatest Hikes in Central Colorado
is now available at


Borders Books
264 Dillon Ridge Way, Dillon, Colorado 80498

Frisco and Copper Mountain Visitor Center
Main Street, Frisco, Colorado 80443

Frisco Map & Image Gallery
401 Main Street, Frisco, Colorado 80443

Next Page
409 Main Street, Frisco, Colorado 80443

Open Book
80 Main Street, Frisco, Colorado 80443

Georgetown Visitor Center
At the Interchange with I-70, Georgetown, Colorado 80444

Hamlet's Bookshoppe
306 South Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424

Wilderness Sports
266 Summit Place, Silverthorne, CO  80498


Greatest Hikes in Central Colorado provides 155 pages to guide you to many of the best adventures within the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, Continental Divide, and Tenmile Range of Summit and Eagle Counties. 

Review "Table of Contents" Below

Click on the links in the left margin to see more of the photographs from the hiking guide.





Table of Contents

Eagles Nest Wilderness Area

Cataract Lake Loop TrailPage     2
Elliott Ridge Trail   Page   14
Eaglesmere Lakes Trail Page   20
Green Mountain Reservoir Trail      Page   28
Mirror Lake Trail     Page   34
Tipperary Lake TrailPage    40
Rock Creek Trail    Page    48
Willow Lakes Trail  Page    52
South Willow Creek TrailPage    56
Buffalo Mountain Trail    Page    63
Lily Pad Lake Trail Page    68
Meadow Creek Trail       Page    72
North Tenmile Creek Trail       Page    76
Wheeler Lakes Trail       Page    82
South Gore Range Trail  Page    86
Gore Creek Trail     Page    92
Deluge Lake Trail    Page    97
Pitkin Lake Trail      Page  103
Booth Creek Trail    Page  107
Upper Piney Trail    Page  112

Continental Divide

Deer Creek Trail      Page  116
Grays Peak Trail to Torreys SummitPage  120

Tenmile Range

Mount Royal Trail     Page  125
Gold Hill Trail    Page  129
Wheeler Trail    Page  133
Lower Crystal Lake Trail   Page  137
Mayflower Gulch Trail       Page  141
Clinton Gulch Reservoir Trail     Page  145
Spruce Creek Trail    Page  149
Quandary Peak Trail Page  153

Additional Features

Survival Gear    Page   44
Leave No Trace        Page   89
Hypothermia     Page  123


The author acending Torreys Peak           View of the Eagles Nest
A herd of mountain goats graze on the Continental Divide near Deer Creek
This page was last updated: March 13, 2008

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